By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Anne Azzi Davenport Anne Azzi Davenport By — Kayan Taraporevala Kayan Taraporevala Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/exhibition-explores-connection-between-black-women-and-the-works-of-shakespeare Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio The Folger Shakespeare Library's newest exhibit maps an unlikely historical connection between Black women and the works of William Shakespeare. Nearly 100 objects document the stories of renowned scholars, popular actors and little-known historic figures. Geoff Bennett spoke with exhibit curator Patricia Akhimie. It's for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Anne Azzi Davenport Anne Azzi Davenport Anne Azzi Davenport is the Senior Producer of CANVAS at PBS News Hour. @Annedavenport By — Kayan Taraporevala Kayan Taraporevala Kayan Taraporevala is an Associate Producer for PBS News Hour.
Exhibition explores connection between Black women and the works of Shakespeare
In short
The exhibition, titled "Black Women and Shakespeare," showcases nearly 100 objects that document the stories of renowned scholars, popular actors, and little-known historic figures, focusing on the intersection of Black women's experiences with Shakespeare's works. Curated by Patricia Akhimie, the exhibit aims to provide a unique perspective on the cultural and historical legacy of Black women through their interactions with Shakespeare's plays and works.
Key points
- The exhibition explores the connection between Black women and Shakespeare's works.: The exhibition explores the connection between Black women and Shakespeare's works.
- It features nearly 100 objects that document the stories of Black women scholars, actors,…: It features nearly 100 objects that document the stories of Black women scholars, actors, and historic figures.
- The exhibit aims to provide a unique perspective on the cultural and historical legacy of…: The exhibit aims to provide a unique perspective on the cultural and historical legacy of Black women through their interactions with Shakespeare's plays and works.